BPBD Calls Rainy Season Throughout 2023 In South Sumatra To Be Relatively Light

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PALEMBANG - The South Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) said that the region's peak vulnerability to the rainy season in February 2023 is relatively small compared to the central and eastern regions of Indonesia.

"Based on forecasts, the peak of the rainy season in the country will occur this February. But the vulnerability to the Sumatra region, especially South Sumatra, is relatively small or even safer, because the cyclones are smaller," said Head of the South Sumatra BPBD Emergency Management Ansyori, as quoted by ANTARA Sunday, 5 February.

However, the BPBD of South Sumatra remains on standby to anticipate things beyond forecasts such as natural disasters such as floods or landslides.

BPPD also appealed to the people of South Sumatra to remain vigilant, especially those who live in the lowlands and on the banks of the Musi River.

"We still urge the public to remain vigilant. We are always on standby even though the vulnerability to the impact of this rainy season is relatively small in South Sumatra," he added.

Touching on the tornado that last month damaged two units in Palembang City, Ansyori said it was difficult to predict.

Because this tornado cannot be monitored immediately, such as rain and drought can be monitored from natural cycles.

He explained that during the rainy season sometimes it is accompanied by strong winds which cause tornadoes to appear.

However, people are advised to remain vigilant, especially those who live in open areas such as rice fields and so on.

"Usually tornadoes appear in open areas such as rice fields," he said.